I need to change front brake pads. Last time I attempted it,

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I need to change...

I need to change front brake pads. Last time I attempted it, the replacement pads were the usual shape except for a cut out on top and bottom that looked like a tab. I was able to get the old pads out, but couldn't negotiate new ones in. Is there a trick to this?

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Yes if possible

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I've done several brake jobs on my Explorers in the past. The Mountaineer is supposed to be the same basic vehicle

You install the spring shims over the caliper supports and slide the pads onto the supports from the inside and outside.

Do you have the rotor loose or secured with a lugnut? If the rotor is loose it is tough to get the pad on.

Once you have the pads on and the pistons in the caliper retracted (use a caliper push tool (screw type) and a old brake pad) to push them back the caliper can be pulled into the lower mount and swung down over the pads.

Great, I looked for a procedure or video that shows exactly how to do this but the realy key is put a lugnut on the stud to hold the rotor in place and slip the pads on then put the caliper over the pads and install the bolts in the caliper.

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